AWARDS
DESIGN AWARDS & PRESIDENTIAL HONOREES
The 2019 AIA|LA Design Awards is Presented By:
Sharpe Interior Systems, Inc.
Amongst the most prestigious and competitive awards programs for architecture in the United States, the annual AIA Los Angeles Design Awards honor excellence in built work (Design Awards), yet unbuilt (Next LA Awards) and built work with a high level of sustainable and environmental performance (COTE LA).
Do be with us on Monday, October 28 as we celebrate the winners and the stellar Presidential Honoree recipients.
KEY DATES / UPCOMING
Jury Day / Fri. Sept. 20
Sponsorship Deadline / Mon. Oct. 14
Awards Ceremony / Mon. Oct. 28
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Show your support and increase visibility for your firm by sponsoring the ceremony HERE.
TICKETS
EARLY BIRD (July 15 – August 9)
AIA Architects or Allied Affiliate AIA|LA: $205
Associate AIA: $95
Non-Members: $265
REGULAR (August 10 – October 4)
AIA Architects or Allied Affiliate AIA|LA: $235
Associate AIA: $145
Non-Members: $295
LATE (October 5 – October 28)
AIA Architects or Allied Affiliate AIA|LA: $265
Associate AIA: $175
Non-Members: $335
PRESENTERS & SPEAKERS FOR THE 2019 AIA|LA DESIGN AWARDS
PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
Barbara Bouza, FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP, EDAC
Managing Director, Principal, Gensler & 2019 President, AIA Los Angeles
COTE AWARDS
Nina Hachigian
Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, City of Los Angeles
NEXT AWARDS
Rachel Hamilton
Graduate President, AIAS USC
NEXT AWARDS
Brandon Tornero
Past President AIAS, UCLA
DESIGN AWARDS
Cristian Ahumada
Executive Director, Clifford Beers Housing
DESIGN AWARDS
Greg Verabian, AIA
Practice Leader, Principal, HKS
SPEAKER
Evelyn Lee, AIA, MPA, MBA
Architect, Director, Income Treasurer 2020-2021 to the AIA National board of Directors
WELCOME
Carlo Caccavale Hon. AIA|LA
Executive Director, AIA|LA
HONOREE INTERVIEW
The World of Citizen Architect Recipient Ric. Abramson, FAIA.
Abramson dishes on what makes a great restaurant, what makes good law, a Los Angeles memory and more
HONOREE INTERVIEW
The Dream Commission of Citizen Architect Recipient Deborah Weintraub, AIA, LEED AP.
The Chief Deputy City Engineer and Architect, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering shared her dream commission in this Q&A.
2019 AIA|LA PRESIDENTIAL HONOREES
HONOREE NEWS
2019 AIA|LA Presidential Honorees Announced
Discover who the thirteen members, firms, projects, individuals and companies who will be honored as 2019 Presidential Honorees are.
HONOREE NEWS
2019 AIA|LA Gold Medal Recipient is a Woman of Many Firsts
This year's Gold Medal recipient, which is awarded posthumously, is the groundbreaking Norma Merrick Sklarek, FAIA.
2019 AIA|LA PRESIDENTIAL HONOREES - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
2019 AIA|LA Emerging Practice Award
The purpose of the Emerging Practice Award is to recognize notable, innovative achievements in design, community service, education, and service to the profession and the AIA by an architectural firm within Los Angeles that has been in existence for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 7 years.
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
2019 Robert Kennard, FAIA, Award (For EDI)
This award distinguishes an architect, designer or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses equity, diversity and inclusivity in the profession.
KEY DATES REGISTRATION DESIGN AWARDS, NEXT LA AWARDS
Registration Opens / Thurs. Apr. 25
Early Bird Closes / Tues. May 7
Regular Pricing Closes / Tues. May 21
*Extended to Fri. May 24, 12PM*
Late Pricing Closes / Tues. June 11
Submissions Due / Tues. Aug. 6
KEY DATES / COTE AWARD | COTE NEXT AWARD
Registration Opens / Thurs. Apr. 25
Registration Closes / Tues. June 11
Submissions Due / Tues. Aug. 6
HONORING EXCELLENCE IN:
Design Awards – built work in Los Angeles or by Los Angeles architects
NEXT LA – unbuilt work in Los Angeles or by Los Angeles architects
COTE – built work with a high level of sustainable and environmental performance in Los Angeles or by Los Angeles architects
COTE NEXT – unbuilt work with a high level of sustainable and environmental performance in Los Angeles or by Los Angeles architects
COTE NEXT for Students – University studio projects designed through the lens of sustainability.
2019 DESIGN AWARDS JURIES
COTE
Holly Hill
LEED, Chair, Executive Committee, Senior Sustainability Program Manager, Southern California Edison
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